Mid Century 6 Drawer Chest of Drawers by Avalon

The construction is solid British manufacturing from the 1960s-70s. The carcass is teak-veneered with proper corner joints and a finished back panel. All six drawers run smoothly on their original runners with no sticking or wear issues. The drawer boxes are properly jointed with clean interiors – built for daily use over decades, not just visual appeal.

The proportions are excellent: tall enough to provide substantial storage capacity, but not so high that it dominates a room. The flat drawer fronts and minimal ornamentation keep the visual weight light despite the size. This works equally well as bedroom storage or in a living room, hallway, or landing where you need functional storage that doesn’t look utilitarian.

What makes Avalon furniture collectible is exactly this approach – quality materials, solid joinery, and design intelligence without unnecessary embellishment. The carved Afromosia handles required skilled woodworking and proper fitting, the teak veneer shows careful grain matching, and the overall execution demonstrates manufacturing standards that have disappeared from mass-market furniture.